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Explore Moe's vibrant street art, murals, heritage sites, gardens, and scenic trails nestled between Gippsland's beautiful rangesMoe, nestled between the Great Dividing and Strzelecki Ranges, features vibrant murals, heritage sites, botanical gardens, scenic trails, and charming wildlife art in Newborough. By news@gippsland - 1st May 2025 - Back to News Nestled between the Great Dividing Range to the north and the Strzelecki Ranges to the south, Moe is an intriguing old town with an artistic twist, and home to some gobsmacking murals. These streets are filled with colourful murals, from abstract shapes to adorable animals. If you are a fan of street art, don't miss an opportunity to admire the many murals dotted throughout Moe and Newborough. Pack your camera and prepare to be inspired. 
Park in town and explore on foot to see Refuz's vibrant mural of a girl surrounded by butterflies and flowers Street art safariIn the main part of town, park the car and head through the streets on foot. Behind the Mitre 10 store, you will find a kaleidoscopic mural of a young girl, surrounded by butterflies and flowers. This beautiful work is by Refuz, who also created 'Brave New World' - an ode to the future and Aldous Huxley. Next, check out 'Watch the Road' by Steve Bechaz, a fun piece depicting two senior citizens having a drag race on mobility scooters. This isn't Steve's only work - you will find a bunch of his moving and colourful murals throughout Moe. Murals and wildlifeIn central Moe, don't miss the flying shark mural by Oktostudio at the back of Shaw's Arcade, and the stunning portrait of a woman with light and shadow on her face by Damien Arena. As you head out of town, stop off at the Moe Botanical Gardens for a stroll under stately trees and through emerald-green grasses. While you are there, take a look at the nearby 'Wattle on the creek bank', a bright blue and pink mural by Melanie Caple. This uplifting work will boost your spirits. Heading further east into Newborough, you will start to notice some adorable faces peeking out from old bridges and railway buildings. The town has been painted with endangered animal species, including possums, wombats and wading birds. See how many you can spot. 
Visit Moe Botanical Gardens for peaceful walks and Melanie Caple's bright mural, then spot endangered animals painted around Newborough bridges and buildings While you're in MoeStop off at the Old Gippstown Heritage Park, an open-air museum showcasing 1850s Gippsland. Explore heritage buildings, vintage cars, horse-drawn vehicles, and fire trucks that bring early European settlement history to life. Wander through the Moe Botanic Gardens, complete with swing bridge over the gently flowing river and meandering trails made for contemplative walks Pedal the 8.5km Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail for countryside vistas with Lake Narracan taking centre stage. Pack a picnic and enjoy the tranquil surrounds of Edward Hunter Bush Reserve. Walk around the large lake, home to a substantial water bird population. Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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